(3 February 2026 | Source: Official Channel of JSC "NC "KazAvtoZhol")
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan through the Committee of Roads has temporarily suspended toll collection on certain sections of toll motorways. The decision is linked to the discovery of defects that could affect the safety and smooth flow of traffic.
DEFECTS AND MEASURES
A joint commission involving representatives of the National Operator, the RSE "National Centre for Road Asset Quality" and LLP "KAZ-Service" conducted inspections of 14 toll sections of republican-level motorways. During the inspections, defects in the road surface were identified.
Consequently, toll collection on these sections has been suspended from 29 January 2026 and will continue until all violations are completely resolved. Repair work will begin in 2026 as part of the road construction season and will be carried out depending on technological readiness and favourable weather conditions.
LIST OF TOLL SECTIONS WITH DEFECTS
1. Kokshetau – Petropavlovsk
2. Pavlodar – Semey – Kalbatau
3. Pavlodar – Omsk
4. Astana – Temirtau
5. Almaty – Konayev
6. Konayev – Taldykorgan
7. Shymkent – Kyzylorda
8. Uralsk – Samara
9. Uralsk – Saratov
10. Astana – Pavlodar
11. Kyzylorda – Aralsk
12. Aktobe – Orenburg
13. Kostanay – Troitsk
14. Taraz – Kaynar
MONITORING AND CONTROL
The condition of the toll motorways will be monitored on an ongoing basis. Regular inspections and monitoring are planned to ensure timely identification and rectification of defects.